Recent posts by Matthew Pencek, 50-Yard Lion Blogger - PennLive.comtag:profile.pennlive.com,2015:psuhammer/13989662015-08-02T21:27:58ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceTV Time: ESPN, BTN thankfully keep Illinois-Penn State highlights to a minimumtag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.145809172014-11-24T17:45:28Z2014-11-24T17:45:28ZAfter statistically dominating the first half against Illinois, with the exception of the score, the Penn State offense decided to pay tribute to the 2003 6-4 Iowa game.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
After statistically dominating the first half against Illinois, with the exception of the score, the Penn State offense decided to pay tribute to the 2003 6-4 Iowa game.
TV Time: BTN fairly contextualizes James Franklin's tough road; ESPN graphic notes JoePa successestag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.145169502014-11-17T17:45:05Z2014-11-17T17:45:05ZFor the first time since September I was able to watch most of the fourth quarter of a Penn State game with little anxiety and little frustration. Stop me if you heard this one: with the victory Penn State is now bowl eligiblepsuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
For the first time since September I was able to watch most of the fourth quarter of a Penn State game with little anxiety and little frustration. Stop me if you heard this one: with the victory Penn State is now bowl eligible
TV Time: Where was NCAA email talk during ESPN College Gameday? BTN analysis spot on tag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.144502192014-11-10T17:20:30Z2014-11-10T17:20:30ZThe news off the field for Penn State was more exciting than what occurred on the field Saturday in Bloomington, Indiana.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
The news off the field for Penn State was more exciting than what occurred on the field Saturday in Bloomington, Indiana.
TV Time: Desmond Howard praises Penn State; BTN's Howard Griffith puts Hackenberg under the microscopetag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.143851212014-11-03T19:58:25Z2014-11-03T19:58:25ZIt wasn't a good weekend for Nittany Nation. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
It wasn't a good weekend for Nittany Nation.
TV Time: Postgame, BTN rips officials; pregame, Willie from 'Duck Dynasty' sides with Penn Statetag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.143141162014-10-27T16:05:38Z2014-10-27T16:05:38ZIt's back! My analysis of the pre- and postgame show analysis of Penn State football. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
It's back! My analysis of the pre- and postgame show analysis of Penn State football.
Looking back at Penn State-Akron and ahead to Rutgerstag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.138526062014-09-11T14:25:52Z2014-09-11T14:25:52ZThe first half was not pretty, but the Nittany Lions eventually wore down Akron to deliver James Franklin his first Beaver Stadium victory.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
The first half was not pretty, but the Nittany Lions eventually wore down Akron to deliver James Franklin his first Beaver Stadium victory.
Paging Lee Corso, egregious officiating decisions and other Penn State-Central Florida thoughtstag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.138006062014-09-02T14:37:04Z2014-09-02T14:37:04ZWhat else would you expect in a James Franklin opening game. The great Penn State showman helped provide great theater against Central Florida in an extremely satisfying 26-24 win.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
What else would you expect in a James Franklin opening game. The great Penn State showman helped provide great theater against Central Florida in an extremely satisfying 26-24 win.
A Jimmy Buffett-themed Penn State-UCF prediction plus Big Ten against-the-spread pickstag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.137546312014-08-28T16:15:12Z2014-08-28T16:15:12ZThe opening game against Central Florida has phrases from two Jimmy Buffett songs. "Come Monday" is my normal go-to for this time of the year with the "Labor Day weekend show" line. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
The opening game against Central Florida has phrases from two Jimmy Buffett songs. "Come Monday" is my normal go-to for this time of the year with the "Labor Day weekend show" line.
Penn State football summer thoughts on jersey names, bowl ban and more: 50-Yard Liontag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2002.133152902014-07-02T14:05:33Z2014-07-02T14:05:33ZHere are some of hot topics to bridge the Blue-White Game and the season opener in Ireland against Central Florida.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
Here are some of hot topics to bridge the Blue-White Game and the season opener in Ireland against Central Florida.
How close are Pat Chambers, Penn State men's basketball to Big Ten success?tag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.124295762014-03-14T17:30:49Z2014-03-14T17:30:49ZIs the Penn State basketball program heading in the right direction under head coach Pat Chambers? The fact that this question is in play means that it might not be. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
Is the Penn State basketball program heading in the right direction under head coach Pat Chambers? The fact that this question is in play means that it might not be.
TV Time: Positive Signing Day coverage from ESPN, BTN proves the 'Power of Penn State'tag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2002.121495402014-02-07T15:25:51Z2014-02-07T15:25:51ZSigning Day information has evolved from coverage in the next day's newspapers and perhaps some discussion on sports talk radio to an all out media blitz. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
Signing Day information has evolved from coverage in the next day's newspapers and perhaps some discussion on sports talk radio to an all out media blitz.
50-Yard Lion: James Franklin's hire indicates good days ahead for Penn State footballtag:www.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2002.120005252014-01-16T16:25:54Z2014-01-16T16:25:54ZFranklin arrives with an established record of success that should indicate that good days are ahead. I may even try to get my season tickets back. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
Franklin arrives with an established record of success that should indicate that good days are ahead. I may even try to get my season tickets back.
50-Yard Lion: Penn State fans shouldn't shoulder blame for Bill O'Brien's departuretag:blog.pennlive.com,2014:/pennstatefootball/1114.119187312014-01-02T16:41:21Z2014-01-02T16:41:21ZBill O'Brien left Penn State to coach the Houston Texans: it is a head coaching job in the NFL and he has publicly stated his long desire to have such a job. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
Bill O'Brien left Penn State to coach the Houston Texans: it is a head coaching job in the NFL and he has publicly stated his long desire to have such a job.
50-Yard Lion: Would Bill O'Brien departure be hypocritical? Maybe, but can't fault him if he leavestag:www.pennlive.com,2013:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2002.119028022013-12-30T15:45:10Z2013-12-30T15:45:10Z The last couple of days have been like Panda Watch in the first Anchorman movie. Is Bill O'Brien leaving or is he staying? Each day brings several new rumors about the future of Penn State's current head coach. I...psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
The last couple of days have been like Panda Watch in the first Anchorman movie. Is Bill O'Brien leaving or is he staying? Each day brings several new rumors about the future of Penn State's current head coach. I...
6 Joe Paterno memories on what would have been his 87th birthdaytag:www.pennlive.com,2013:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf/2002.118405002013-12-21T13:14:42Z2013-12-21T13:14:42ZDecember 21 would have been Joe Paterno's 87th birthday. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
December 21 would have been Joe Paterno's 87th birthday.
TV Time: Christian Hackenberg earns ESPN helmet sticker, receives lavish praise from BTNtag:www.pennlive.com,2013:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf//2002.117517112013-12-02T15:45:13Z2013-12-02T15:45:13ZWhat has two thumbs and eats crow? This guy!
I have never been so happy to be so wrong and chow down on a big steamy plate of crow.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
What has two thumbs and eats crow? This guy!
I have never been so happy to be so wrong and chow down on a big steamy plate of crow.
Missing the Penn State-Pitt Thanksgiving week game plus Big Ten against-the-spread picks - tag:www.pennlive.com,2013:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf//2002.117358742013-11-29T14:35:17Z2013-11-29T14:35:17ZAt some point during each Thanksgiving week I go into reminiscing mode, transporting myself to my youth of the late 1970s and early 1980s.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
At some point during each Thanksgiving week I go into reminiscing mode, transporting myself to my youth of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
TV Time: 2013 is season of what could have been; ESPN hypocrisy continuestag:www.pennlive.com,2013:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf//2002.117108652013-11-25T15:05:21Z2013-11-25T15:05:21ZFor the fourth week in a row, the Penn State defense played well enough to give their team a chance to win the game. psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
For the fourth week in a row, the Penn State defense played well enough to give their team a chance to win the game.
This year's Penn State seniors deserve high praise plus Big Ten against-the-spread picks tag:www.pennlive.com,2013:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf//2002.116941312013-11-22T15:36:04Z2013-11-22T15:36:04ZThis Saturday, Penn State will honor the class of 2014. This group stayed too. They stayed when they had not one but two chances to leave.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
This Saturday, Penn State will honor the class of 2014. This group stayed too. They stayed when they had not one but two chances to leave.
TV Time: Penn State takes care of business, earns BTN praisetag:www.pennlive.com,2013:/pennstatefootball/index.ssf//2002.116673682013-11-18T14:15:07Z2013-11-18T14:15:07ZPenn State was in TCB mode on Saturday. For those not hip to some old-school slang that is Taking Care of Business.psuhammerhttp://connect.pennlive.com/user/psuhammer/index.html
Penn State was in TCB mode on Saturday. For those not hip to some old-school slang that is Taking Care of Business.